Your Survival Guide for Cold and Flu Season – Bone Talk

It goes by many names: cold and flu season, ‘tripledemic’ season and respiratory virus season are just a few. Whatever you call it, we know that the colder months and more time indoors mean that many of us are coming down with coughs, colds or the flu. If you or your loved ones do get sick and you’re taking over-the-counter medications to treat your symptoms, there are a few things you should keep in mind to keep your family healthy and safe.

Did you know that many commonly used fever reducers and multi-symptom cold and flu medications contain a drug ingredient called acetaminophen? Acetaminophen medicines can be a safe and effective way to control your cough, cold, and flu symptoms, but taking more acetaminophen than prescribed is an overdose and can lead to liver damage. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has established a maximum daily dose of 4,000 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen in a 24-hour period.

Follow these four steps to use acetaminophen medicines safely:

• Always read and follow the medicine label.

• Know if your medications contain acetaminophen.

• Only take one medicine that contains paracetamol at a time.

• Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions about dosing instructions or medications containing acetaminophen.

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